When Mom said you were “sprouting” into a beautiful young woman, this probably wasn’t what you had in mind. To hide or remove upper-lip hair, use one of the methods below.

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Steps

Method 1 of 5: Bleach Method

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Choose a cream bleach for facial hair. Cream bleach is appropriate for lightening hairs that are not completely black, just dark. It lasts for up to 2 weeks. Be sure to only choose bleach that is recommended for use on the face; since the skin here is so sensitive, you have to be extra careful to avoid irritation.

Spot-test the cream. Apply a small dab to a sensitive but safe area (such as the skin of your inner wrist) to make sure you don’t react. Leave on for the recommended amount of time (read the box for instructions), wash away thoroughly, and wait at least another 10 or 15 minutes to make sure you don’t itch or turn red.

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Wash your face.

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Apply the bleach to your mustache area. The cream should come with an applicator, but if it doesn’t, use a popsicle stick or put on gloves and use a finger. Be very careful not to get it on your lip itself or near the delicate skin in your nostrils, which can cause your skin to react.

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Wait most of the recommended time, then wipe away a small amount to test if it has worked. Use a Q-tip or cotton pad to wipe the cream away (wipe away from your nose/mouth, not toward them) and check to see if the hair is light. If not, wait a little longer.

Ideally, bleaching cream should not be used on the skin for more than 10 minutes because it’s so hard on the skin. If your cream recommends more time than this, test it at the 10-minute mark anyway; if it has worked, remove the rest.

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Wipe away the remaining cream. Again, use cotton pads or something similar to wipe up the cream and don’t get it on any sensitive areas.

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Thoroughly rinse your skin. Rinse more than you think you need to so that no residue will irritate your skin.

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Method 2 of 5: Wax Method

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Choose a wax that is appropriate for facial hair. Waxing removes hair entirely and can be done at home with a kit purchased from a drugstore. You can either get spreadable wax and strips or ready-made strips that already have wax applied (which is the tidier option).

Waxing is only possible if the hairs are long enough for the wax to catch on. If you aren’t willing to let your hairs grow long enough to do this, either look for a short-hair wax (some claim to be able to wax as little as 2mm of growth, though their effectiveness varies) or use another option listed here (such as bleaching).

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Take a hot shower, steam your face over a bowl, or wash your face in warm water. The warmer your skin, the more open your pores – and the easier the hairs will be to remove.

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Heat up the wax if necessary. Most waxes must be warmed up, but wax strips are sometimes the exception. Read the instructions on your box for explicit details.

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Spread wax over the mustache area if necessary. Use the applicator that comes with the kit to spread it carefully, avoiding the delicate skin on your lips.

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Apply a strip over your mustache area. Start on one side and smooth it firmly over the entire area, avoiding folds and air pockets.

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Wait the recommended time.

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Quickly tear off the strip off on one motion. It will take the wax and your hair with it, but be forewarned that it will almost certainly hurt the first few times you try it. Don’t rip it off slowly or in several motions; this will make things worse.

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Thoroughly rinse your skin. Make sure not to leave any residue.

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Manually pluck any hairs you missed. If your upper lip is still sore from the waxing, you may want to wait a while before doing this.

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Method 3 of 5: Depilatory Cream Method

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Choose a depilatory cream that is appropriate for facial hair. Depilatory creams painlessly cause hair to fall out from the root, but because the chemicals involved in this process are harsh, it’s best to select a cream designed for delicate facial skin.

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Spot-test the cream. Apply a small dab to a sensitive but safe area (such as the skin of your inner wrist) to make sure you don’t react. Leave on for the recommended amount of time (read the box for instructions), wash away thoroughly, and wait at least another 10 or 15 minutes to make sure you don’t itch or turn red.

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Spread a thick coat of cream over your upper lip. You can do this with gloves if you prefer, but since the cream needs time to take effect, you can also use you bare hands and then wash thoroughly with soap and water.

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Wait most of the recommended time, then wipe away a small amount to test if it has worked. When possible, it’s better to use it for less time to prevent your skin from becoming irritated. If it’s not ready, wait a little longer.

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Wipe away the remaining cream. Use a paper towel or cotton pads.

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Thoroughly rinse your skin. Rinse more than you think you need to so that no residue will irritate your skin. If some hairs do not come off easily, just try rubbing them gently with water. If that doesn't work, take a bath. The steam coming from the bath should make tough hairs come out on their own.

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Manually pluck any hairs the cream missed.

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Apply a gentle cream afterwards (optional). On the one hand, the area may feel dry and in need of a little TLC, but on the other, using too much product on already-irritated skin might cause the pores to clog. Choose based on how comfortable your skin feels when the process is over.

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Method 4 of 5: Epilator Method

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Choose an epilator that’s appropriate for facial hair. An epilator is a hand-held device that pulls hairs up by the root when moved across skin. The plucking heads on a body epilator will be too cumbersome to use on the upper lip, so you’ll have to shop around for a slim model designed for facial hair, touchups, and other small-scale work

Epilating is only possible if the hairs are long enough for the epilator to catch. If you aren’t willing to let your hairs grow long enough to do this, use another option listed here (such as bleaching).

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Take a hot shower, steam your face over a bowl, or wash your face in warm water. The warmer your skin, the more open your pores – and the easier the hairs will be to remove.

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Hide your lips by pressing them together. This will not only make the skin above the lip easier to access, but also keep your delicate lip skin away from the epilator.

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Slowly run the epilator over the skin above your upper lip. Unless you’re very used to plucking these hairs, be warned that it will probably hurt. You will get used to this with time, but in the beginning, it will be uncomfortable.

Start with the slowest speed. Until you get the hang of epilating, just remember that easy does it.

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Manually pluck any hairs you missed. If your upper lip is sore, you may want to wait a while before doing this.

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Method 5 of 5: Electrolysis or Laser Removal Method

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Weigh the benefits of each method. Both of these have the potential to be permanent solutions (after enough treatments) and can help people whose lip hair is due to hormonal imbalances, for example.

During electrolysis, a tiny needle is inserted into the hair follicle, where it creates a current that kills the root of the hair. It’s a tedious, one-hair-at-a-time process – that needs to be repeated many times – but since the upper lip is a tiny area, this won’t matter as much.

During laser-hair removal, a laser is used to zap many hair follicles at once and kill hair at the root. You need fewer sessions than with electrolysis, but it’s significantly more expensive. Because the lasers are best at targeting dark hairs that stand out against light skin, it’s not ideal for dark-skinned or light-haired people.

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Carefully research locations, practitioners, and prices. Some places have better machines, more qualified specialists (always make sure they’re licensed), and happier reviews than others. Never choose a location based on their testimonials.

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Have realistic expectations. While laser hair removal and electrolysis can have permanent effects and work wonders for some people, they can also be painful and are not guaranteed for everyone. Moreover, the treatments can be painful and expensive. If possible, talk to other people who’ve had it done for their insights.

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The best time to get rid of your mustache is before bed. That way your skin has all night to get over any redness, irritation, swelling, etc.

Use an ice pack afterwards to soothe irritation.

Don't go in the sun for 24 hrs after waxing to prevent your upper lip from getting a dark pigment.

If you happen to be a girl that has enough upper-lip hair that you feel you must do something about it, consider using tweezers to remove the hair. It is an easy process to master with just a bit of practice. Using tweezers has the added benefit costing next to nothing, and it can be done very discretely in your own home. It is, of course, not a painless experience, but as you get used to doing it on a regular basis you will discover methods to minimize some of the pain while also getting used to it.

Threading is absolutely fabulous. Make sure you don't do it too much so it hurts or makes your skin bleed. If you get it done by a beautician, then they will do it properly. However, you should make sure you know where to stop with the thread and that you know how to thread properly, making sure you don't leave dots,which are the roots of the hair.

Never use warm water after scrubbing to prevent black spots on your skin.

Threading is a great alternative for those with sensitive skin, as it won't leave your skin red and blotchy for days. The best way to do this is to go to the salon, but once you understand the concept of threading, it is easy to do yourself with the only cost being thread.

Laser treatment can permanently remove hair, but it can be very pricey. It might be easier to just wax each month.

Try using hair removal creams, but make sure to test it on a small area in case of rashes because some people have sensitive skin. So just be very careful while doing this step.

It is advisable to only do this if your older than 13.

Get a thread and tie it in a knot(one big circle), then twist the whole thing, then push on your hairs the make your length small and big.

Waxing is quickest and the pain only lasts a second ... Do it before bed to give your skin time to recover and moisturise the area after waxing.

For younger teens, wax is said to be used.

Shave your upper lip.

Warnings

Don’t shave your upper lip. Because the hairs all grow back at the same length, the result not only feels stubbly, but also gives the illusion of having grown back thicker (just like a new, even haircut makes your hair look thicker because all the ends are bunched up next to each other).

Don't do this on the day before the big date. Give your skin some time to recover.

Never use cream for longer than directed, as this may cause severe burning of the upper lip.

Be careful of certain products for hair removal. Many cannot be used on the face because they might cause side effects. Some that can be used on the face will still irritate your skin.

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